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Trinity has a vibrant international student community with students from over 120 countries represented on campus. All the information you need on making your application to Trinity can be found below. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us.

Undergraduate Requirements

Trinity is delighted to accept students from the United States who have completed one of the international qualifications recognised by Trinity which are detailed below.

Recognised High School Leaving Qualifications:

US High School Diploma

Please note that posted scores are minimum entrance requirements only and do not guarantee admission. Where places are competitive a student must have excellent examination results to qualify for a place on their preferred course. Please report scores directly to Trinity.

SAT College Board number 2494
ACT Reporting number 5230

SAT Reasoning Test

A minimum score of 1290 on any two of the Critical Reading, Math and Writing sections and no score less than 500.

OR

ACT

A minimum composite score of 29. Some courses may admit with a composite score of 28.

AND

High School Transcript

A cumulative GPA of 3.3 or better (B+ average) unweighted. Weighted GPAs will be recalculated by the Applications & Admissions Team

Two Letters of Recommendation

One from College Counsellor and one from a faculty member, where possible

Academic Statement

One page (500 words) stating why you would like to study at Trinity College Dublin

Basic requirements

English, mathematics and a second language, as well as three further subjects

Special requirements

Some courses will have specific subject requirements e.g. mathematics for Engineering. See course listings for details.

Students who have not completed the above qualifications can apply using one of the international examinations recognized by Trinity.

Please note that posted scores are minimum entrance requirements only and do not guarantee admission. Where places are competitive, a student must have excellent examination results to qualify for a place on their preferred course.

These standards are indicative only and final assessment will be made by Trinity's Academic Registry.

Important note on your application

Applicants from your country will normally be defined by Trinity as Non-EU applicants; this is based on residency rather than nationality.

Your EU/Non-EU status is an important part of your application and it is your responsibility to determine your correct status before making an application, as the method of application and requirements will differ.

For detailed information on how to make an application to study at Trinity College Dublin, please see our How to Apply Guide.

There are many different ways to come to University and Trinity encourages applicants from all backgrounds and circumstances to apply. For more information on alternative paths to Trinity, such as advanced entry transfers, please see our guide to non-standard applications here

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Postgraduate work in Trinity is academically challenging and the University has high academic entry requirements.

Applicants will need to:

• hold at least a 2.1 honors degree from an Irish university or equivalent result from a university in another country.

If you have questions about the specifics of the admission requirements for a given course, or about the course itself, you should contract the course coordinator directly using the contact information available on the course's page.

Trinity College Dublin offers a number of scholarship opportunities for prospective and current students interested in study or research at Ireland's leading university.

Trinity College is approved by the US Department of Education to certify loans under the ‘William D. Ford Direct Loan’ Program. Under this Program, eligible students can obtain Subsidized & Unsubsidized Direct loans and also Direct PLUS loans.

Students are always encouraged to explore external funding options in their home countries.

For more information on scholarship, funding, grant opportunities and FAFSA, please see below

Meet us in your country

Trinity in your country
Our North American team make regular visits around the world, attending fairs, running open days and visiting schools. Check out our events calendar to see if our team will be visiting your area soon.

If you have further questions about the application process you can contact the Applications and Admissions Team in Trinity’s Academic Registry

Email: academic.registry@tcd.ie

Phone +353 1 896 4500

Ciara Maguire

I have always had a keen interest in science and a curiosity for the world around us. The general science course at Trinity is perfect for me. I have the opportunity to explore a variety of scientific fields before specialising. I chose Trinity as its science departments are internationally renowned and it is a college at the forefront of scientific discoveries. I relished the thought of such a challenging and inspiring atmosphere.